Japanese election result and VA appeal guidance
Taraka Liberal Democrat Party won a clear Diet majority according to the New York Times Service. Veterans claim denial may be appealed to the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington DC, with optional in person appearance and veteran service organization representation at no cost.
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New York Times Service
Kakuei Taraka
Liberal-Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Pioneer
Veterans Administration
J.P
Bemidji A
Board of Veterans Appeals
Washington, D.C
Veterans Service Organizations
Pioneer Editorial Department
Four Lane Highway Plan For Hwy 71 To Blackduck
The plan presently proposed calls for four lanes from the Hwy 2 junction to a distance north to ease safety and congestion. It includes future expansion to four lanes nearly to an unnamed lake about six miles out. The remainder would be two lane with bituminous shoulders for safety.
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Blackduck
G.G. Bemidji
Final lunar orbit rehearsed by Apollo trio
Three American astronauts lingered in lunar orbit aboard America while the Challenger, detached from the command ship, was destroyed in a deliberate impact near Taurus Littrow to end Apollo 17’s moon mission. Cernan Schmitt and Evans conducted surface surveys with cameras and sensors before the dramatic disposal.
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America
Ronald E. Evans
Challenger
Mission Control
Moon
Cernan and Schmitt
Earth
Cernan
Moon Valley
Taurus-Littrow
Taurus-Littrow Valley
Taurus- Littrow
Evans
Navy
Highway Changes Proposed by County Engineer Kemp
County Engineer John Kemp reports ongoing and planned highway projects in Beltrami County. Key items include a bypass for US 2 and 371 around Bemidji with CSAH 7 relocation to Park Avenue, and railroad grade improvements. a one mile realignment for County Road 404 to improve crossings. and 3.2 mile CSAH 30 and 1.4 mile Blackduck segments with public hearings planned. A 3.45 mile CSAH 22 revision near Turtle River aims to reduce swampy and rugged terrain to cut costs, with an updated alignment following the existing road.
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John Kemp
Beltrami
Ted
Deep ‘Rock
Kemp
James Walker
Bemidji
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Public Service Commission
Minnesota Highway Department
Industrial Park Board
Csah 30
Blackduck
Railroad Avenue
Three Island Lake
Turtle River
Record U S B52 raids on North Vietnam hit targets
Saigon reports U S B52 bombers flew a record number of missions against North Vietnam over two days. About 1,400 tons of explosives were dropped mostly near the eastern end of the DMZ. Ground fighting intensified in Quang Tri and the central highlands. Former President Truman remains critically ill with lung and heart complications as doctors note kidney issues. In Washington, methadone treatment controls move forward with tighter FDA rules and a plan to double licensed clinics within six months.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
U.s.’Command
Demilitarized Zone
Saigon Regi
Quang
Tri
Washington
Feed and Drug Administration
Variable clouds with fair spells and snow chance
Variable cloudiness today with mostly fair conditions tonight and Saturday. High around 14, low near minus 10, higher temps Saturday from 10 to 18. Snow chances at 10 percent today and Saturday, 5 percent tonight.
Nixon persists on tax relief plan despite advisory setback
Washington AP reports President Nixon will press federal property tax relief despite an Advisory Commission rejection of preferred methods. The panel backed states retaining policy control and studying impacts of revenue sharing and education financing. Spokesmen shifted away from a national value-added tax, while opposition centered on Dan Evans and two Democrats Ullman and Fountain.
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Washington
Nixon
Treasury
Edwin S. Cohen
Commission
Tréasury
George P. Shultz
Sicily
Dan Evans
North Carolina
al Ullman
Oregon
Public input invited on Hwy 71 North location
Bemidji area residents are reminded they may submit written opinions and suggestions on the location of Highway 71 North. Submissions are due within 10 days from the public meeting, with the final report submitted for consideration.
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Bemidji
Hwy
Snowmobile Races Set For Bemidji Weekend
Bemidji gears up for the Fourth Annual Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Races with amateur and professional divisions, stock and modified classes, junior and powder puff contests. Snow is imported to the fairgrounds to create a raceable track as registrations open Friday for 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. both days.
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Jaycees
Minnesota
Harold Vollen
Vollen
Fairgrounds
Bob Edwards
Bemidji Jaycees
Paul Bunyan
Jim Wold
al Sdider
Pioneer
Fuel shortage concerns loom but area reports no current problems
Local oil distributors say no serious fuel oil or LP gas shortages yet though weather and transport could alter the outlook. Bemidji firms Wally's Oil and Bemidji Co op foresee no immediate danger, while Blackduck Coop Oil fear supply strain if conditions worsen and demand rises.
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Bemidji
W.E. Burford
Wally's Oil Co., Inc
Walton
Minespelis
Fargo
Grand Forks
Alexandria
Bemidji Coop Association
Blackduck
Melvin Frenzel
Cooperative Oil and Elevator Association
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Harry S. Truman
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